I know most brides breathe a huge sigh of relief after finding their wedding dress. {You’re not walking down the aisle naked! Yay! } But don’t let your wedding accessories become an afterthought. The baubles and bling that you accessorize with on your wedding day can take your look from OK to amazing—so choose them wisely. “But how different can ONE dress look?” you’re asking? VERY different, I’m telling you. Here to prove my point, three real-life brides—all friends of Glamour—modeling the exact same dress (the Dakota Gown from BHLDN) with BHLDN accessories that make it look totally new from bride to bride. To start, here’s the Dakota in BHLDN’s look book: a super-straightforward fit-to-flare gown with infinite possibilities. Nicole Miller Dakota Gown from BHLDN, $1,035. First, here it is at its most basic, with bling-heavy earrings, a sparkly belt, and a short, sassy veil on Caty from The Knot. Can you even take her smile?! Total future toothpaste model. Aurora Crystal Sash, $350. Cirque Veil, $210. Crystal Marquee Drops, $180. Let’s get a better look at those earrings. **swoon** Crystal Marquee Drops, $180. Next up, Nicole from Brides, who looks like Amal Alamuddin’s kid sister. See how the romantic read more

When it comes to shopping for wedding dresses, you might think I’d be somewhat of an expert. But I learned a surprising lesson when I went “second time” wedding dress shopping (at Kleinfeld!) with five other married Glamour girls. BRIDE NO. 2: Me! WHAT I WORE: Lia by Melissa Sweet WHAT I TRIED Wedding Dress 1: Yolan Cris Halter A-Line Gown in Silk Satin (Style 32822843) by Yolan Cris. Wedding Dress 2: Vivienne Westwood Anyone recognize this dress? Anyone? Yes, I know I look bananas here, but when they told me they had the Sex and the City movie dress, obviously I jumped into it. Sweetheart A-Line Gown in Satin (Style 32953184) by Vivienne Westwood. Wedding Dress 3: Pnina Tornai This was my “Hell, No” Dress, for sure. But Petra basically forced me to try it on. And then they almost had to pry it off me. Sweetheart Sheath Gown in Beaded Embroidery (Style 32976003) by Pnina Tornai. WHAT I LEARNED: “My mom—an all-business accountant—came down from Rhode Island for a wedding-dress-shopping blitz. I wound up with a wedding dress I loved, but, frankly, I didn’t enjoy the process very much. This time around, I had so much FUN. I read more

Shopping for a wedding dress should be easy, but traipsing around in fancy gowns (and choosing the right one among the endless racks) can be surprisingly stressful for a bride. So in an attempt to make wedding dress shopping easier for you, I asked five other married Glamour girls spend a day trying on wedding dresses with me. The six of us took New York City’s famed Kleinfeld salon by storm, tried on tons and tons of gorgeous wedding dresses—with help from fashion director Terry Hall—and came up with six valuable lessons for those of you taking your first spin around the bridal boutique. BRIDE NO. 1: Petra WHAT SHE WORE: Style 3815 by Lazaro WHAT SHE TRIED Wedding Dress 1: Zuhair Murad These two photos are the same dress! Lucia Skirt and Sheath (sold separately) by Zuhair Murad. Wedding Dress 2: Claire Pettibone Eloquence by Claire Pettibone. Wedding Dress 3: Mark Zunino No. 47 by Mark Zunino. WHAT SHE LEARNED: “I learned that a structured, modern, mermaid style I never would have touched did amazing things for my body. And I learned that my idea (which was at that time very original!) of a two-part dress that could be read more

Ever wonder what your wedding would be like if you let your guy do all the planning? It's a scary thought, we know...almost too scary to even think about! But curiosity got the best of us, so we figured why not find out? We asked four guys to divulge their dream wedding plans. Some of their answers will make you laugh out loud, while others are surprisingly thought-out. And for the record, we wouldn't be mad at having any of these weddings. Nice job, guys. Kenny's Dream Wedding Describe your dream wedding: Most important is to be with friends and family, no matter where it is. Good food and good music enjoyed by good people ready to have a good time. That's all I want. Dream Location: Charleston, S.C. Dream Outfit: Something that Ace Rothstein (Robert De Niro in Casino) would wear Dream Music: Performance by Outkast, and a DJ set by Daft Punk Dream Menu: Surf and turf with filet and lobster. Also lots of sushi and good cheese. Whiskey to drink for the guys, and whatever the girls want is fine with me. Dream Decor: Something that looks really good but doesn't cost that much is ideal. read more

Picture this: You're in love. He gets down on one knee. Presents you with a box. Inside is a gorgeous clutch that says: Have you swooned yet? That's exactly what accessories maven Anya Hindmarch wants you to feel every time you experience a personalized accessory from her Bespoke collection. The British designer's newest New York City outpost offers an entire floor of accessories, from notebooks and jewelry cases to clutches and photo albums, that can be marked with a monogram, initials, or a personal message. Hindmarch created the collection as an "antithesis of fashion." "It's about sealing a moment in time," she says. "Making something to treasure that you want to hand down the generations rather than dispose of after a season. This is true luxury for me." The idea to create the Bespoke collection came from Anya's mother, who she says was the most amazing gift giver. "When I was 15, she gave me her old Gucci handbag, which I think started my love of accessories and obsession with craftsmanship," she says of her mother. "I have always loved the Oscar Wilde quote 'Be yourself—the other places are taken,'...our Bespoke offering embodies this." The best part is that you read more

I'm sure our friend Sejal doesn't wear glossy red lips like this every day—but they sure look gorgeous on her as a wedding look. Second to the cliche term "blushing bride," there's no beauty-related phrase we hear more in relation to weddings than: "You want to look like yourself on your wedding day!" It's a piece of wedding makeup advice that we constantly read in magazines and on wedding blogs and hear from hair and makeup pros and our moms and our bridesmaids etc. etc. etc.—but the thing is, I find this piece of bridal-beauty wisdom kind of annoying. And I think you should feel free to totally ignore it. What does this advice really mean, when you stop to think about it? Don't try anything too daring with your makeup on your wedding day, and don't pile on too much of it—I think that's what people are getting at. OK, but duh, of course you don't want to look completely unrecognizable to your groom under layers of costumey makeup. Not overdoing your makeup is generally a goal, whether you're getting married or not. And sure, a very natural, believable makeup look works best for many brides and is what read more

All-black outfits can easily veer into snoozy territory, but check out how seven of us managed to create interesting officeworthy outfits using the dark hue. White stripes helped take Lindsey's and Anna's looks to the next level. Sophia teamed a printed black shirt with her skirt to spice up the all-black look. Marissa, Anne, and I all took the same approach to our monochromatic outfits—just add leather! Marissa and Anne went with mixed-material dresses, while my half leather, half ponte leggings add interest to my cashmere sweater. Lindy stuck to her New Year's resolution and tried a jumpsuit! She topped off things with a work-appropriate blazer. How do you all spice up your head-to-toe black looks? Tweet us pictures at @glamour_fashion and share below! read more

Guys, I don't know what the weather is like where you live, but I'll venture to guess that it's c-o-l-d COLD. And as I tweeted last night... The thought of coming up with another cute cold-weather outfit is too much— Nikki Ogunnaike (@NikkiOgun) January 8, 2014 So I present to you, what four Glamour editors wore when it was 4 degrees outside a.k.a. yesterday's outfits. Anna Kipta: Glamour's associate accessories editor layered a gray top under a fringe crewneck sweater. Corduroy pants and knee-high Frey cowboy boots finished the look. Sophia Chabbott: For those gals who would rather wear a skirt and tights than pants, take note of our online senior fashion editor's outfit. Sophia layered a blue oxford under a snow leopard-print sweater and paired it with a flippy A-line bottom. Black tights, riding boots, and an oversize beanie added extra warmth. Jason Sheeler: Everyone, meet Glamour's King of Layering Without Looking Like the Michelin Man. Our articles editor teamed a plaid button-down with a wool cardigan and topped off the look with a tweed blazer. On the bottom he went with slightly distressed jeans and rugged boots. Who says you can't borrow outfit ideas from the boys? Christina read more

We've found the dreamiest, most lustworthy celebrity summer Instagrams. From Jessica Alba and Nicole Richie getting some R&R in St. Bart's to Kylie and Brody Jenner jumping off a yacht in Greece, get ready for a visual vacation. So sit back, relax, and let your imagination take you away. read more

If you were anything like me, you'd have been nothing short of ecstatic upon seeing these cartoon-inspired nail art ideas as a kid. (Fortunately for our parents, Pinterest wasn't invented yet.) read more

What better way to start the week than with a little eye candy? Tell me, what girl can resist looking at pictures of gorgeous men with puppies?! If you answered NO GIRL, then oh boy do I have a special treat for you today! Spoiler alert: Some men are shirtless. So sit back, relax and let you imagination take you where it will . read more

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio looked cute and comfy while walking in Malibu in a chunky camel sweater and pajama-inspired pants earlier this week. But that's not all she's showing off. What could be the latest statement accessory she's holding? Take a guess ladies, and get ready to be shocked and amazed... read more

Check out Zooey Deschanel's cute lemon yellow nail art that she wore to the Critics Choice TV awards this week. This mani is a nail art lovers dream, equipped with glitter, stripes, and 3D bows! read more

Attention all street style photographers and good ol' fashioned accessories-lovers: SFK's Chanel-inspired camera straps let you dress up your boring old camera for right around $60. Come see! read more